Election 2012

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Tuesday:

"We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.

After a long campaign, this is now a time for
Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.

We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors."

Not the president I wanted. Not the president I voted for. But he is still the president, so I will respect the office no matter who holds it. If the Prophet and apostles can support President Obama, I think we can find it in ourselves to support him too. It is what it is, now let's try to become united as a nation...

Obama may be the president of our country, but God is The President of the universe. Have faith.